DIY Pinecone Garland

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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I loved making this DIY Pinecone Garland for my mantle this year with this simple step-by-step proejct you can learn how to create a pretty pinecone garland to add to your holiday decor.

This coordinates well with a Rustic Christmas Mantel and looks awesome with red and black buffalo plaid. It's the perfect touch to your mantle for the holiday season.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Using a foam brush, add Mod Podge to the tops of the mini pinecone needles.

DIY Pinecone Garland step 1
Step
2

Dip the Modpodged covered mini pinecone tips in the faux snowflakes.

DIY Pinecone Garland step 2
Step
3

Let the Faux Snowflake covered pinecones dry for at least one hour.

DIY Pinecone Garland step 3
Step
4

Using a hot glue gun, string the mini pine cones along jute cording. Allow to dry 30 minutes before hanging.

DIY Pinecone Garland step 4
Step
5

Hang the DIY Pinecone Garland on your mantel by stringing along Christmas stocking hooks. 

Get all of the ideas for our Buffalo Plaid Christmas Mantel including these adorable DIY Rustic Stocking Tags.

DIY Pinecone Garland step 5

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